Description
Tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate (THFMA) is derived from renewable resources and is obtained by chemical modification of furfural produced from hemicellulose. THFMA was used as a biobased reactive diluent that reduces the viscosity of AESO in DLP 3D printing. According to stress relaxation tests, THFMA was found to be a suitable monomer in the UV-curing of HPPA and AESO because the formed dynamic networks could rapidly undergo thermoactivated network topology rearrangements. The addition of THFMA to the resins contributed to weldability, repairability, shape memory, and reprocessability properties[2].
Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid
Uses
Tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate is used as methacrylic component in dental materials, such as crown and bridge products; in artificial nails.
Definition
ChEBI: Tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate is a member of oxolanes.
Application
Tetrahydrofurfuryl Methacrylate (THFMA) is a clear water white to light yellow liquid. It has a 2.84 cps viscosity at 20°C. Poly(tetrahydro furfuryl methacrylate) [P(THFMA)] has been investigated as a biomaterial for encouraging articular cartilage repair because it possesses some unique characteristics with respect to its biocompatibility and behavior in water. Furthermore, its monomer was used as a tissue repair material[1].
References
[1] Sang-Ha Cho, Hun-Soo Byun, Bong-Seop Lee . “Phase behavior of tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate and poly(tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate) in supercritical carbon dioxide.” Journal of CO2 Utilization 25 (2018): Pages 39-45.
[2] Sigita Grauzeliene . “Biobased vitrimer synthesized from 2-hydroxy-3-phenoxypropyl acrylate, tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate and acrylated epoxidized soybean oil for digital light processing 3D printing.” European Polymer Journal 198 (2023): Article 112424.
